NDAA psychedelic amendments pass; CA treasurer’s marijuana banking hearing; Alcohol lobby questions cannabis drink tax; Study: CBD for cancer symptoms
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/ TOP THINGS TO KNOW
A press release from the office of Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) claims the White House supports his new bill to keep hemp THC products legal—but while President Donald Trump does want to reverse the impending broad federal recriminalization of hemp, an administration official declined to back the specific legislation.
- Sources told Marijuana Moment that the White House takes issue with the Barr bill’s provisions on inhalable hemp products.
The House of Representatives passed National Defense Authorization Act amendments to extend a military psychedelics research program for an additional six years and to codify provision of a psychedelics executive order signed by President Donald Trump—but separate proposals on marijuana test waivers for recruits and access to Schedule I drugs under “Right to Try” were blocked from receiving votes.
California Treasurer Fiona Ma (D) announced she will be convening a hearing on marijuana businesses’ banking access issues next week.
The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America is backing a new bill in Congress to keep hemp THC products legal, saying cannabis drinks “should be treated like beverage alcohol”—but arguing that the legislation’s tax provisions need “continued discussion.”
A new study of cancer survivors found that “about a fifth used CBD, primarily for symptom relief of distress (stress, anxiety, or depression), sleep, pain, and neuropathy, and more than half of survivors reported at least some benefit for each concern.”
/ FEDERAL
The Congressional Research Service noted circuit appeals court spits on marijuana consumers’ gun rights in a report.
/ STATES
Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz, a former state senator, pledged to issue an executive order on medical cannabis if elected.
New York medical cannabis rules changes took effect.
Missouri regulators are waiving a requirement for marijuana business employees to have a government-issued photo ID on their person at all times.
Minnesota’s top cannabis regulator said the Trump administration has not provided guidance to states on how it will interpret or enforce the federal recriminalization of hemp THC products that is set to take effect in November.
Michigan regulators filed a complaint against a marijuana business over alleged violations.
Vermont regulators are hosting a variety of cannabis workgroup meetings over the next several weeks.
California regulators sent updates about various cannabis issues.
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/ INTERNATIONAL
The Saint Kitts and Nevis government hired a consultant to shape banking rules for medical cannabis businesses.
/ SCIENCE & HEALTH
A review concluded that “cannabinoids are a promising but emerging treatment option of neuropathic pain.”
A review concluded that “current evidence does not consistently support global neurodevelopmental impairment following prenatal cannabis exposure but suggests a pattern of selective vulnerability in behavioural, attention and executive regulatory domains.”
/ BUSINESS
FLUENT Corp. is selling its New York licenses.
/ CULTURE
Lollapalooza named Señorita as its official THC beverage.
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